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OUR TEAM

Our PATH International certified instructors, dedicated volunteers & directors, and equine partners are vital to supporting the growth and well-being of all individuals.

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Executive Director

Shelly Whitlock-Pope, Ed.D.

PATH, Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor & Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, EAGALA Equine Specialist, Certified Equine Gestaltist

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Program Director

Emily Eschner

PATH, Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor & Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, EAGALA Equine Specialist, Certified Equine Facilitator

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Volunteer Coordinator & Equine Specialist

Laura Patrick

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Instructor & Equine Specialist

Amy Degumbia

PATH, Intl. Therapeutic Riding Instructor

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Administrative Assistant & Equine Specialist

Michelle Ocampo

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Amy Kievit Barrett

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, PATH Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Nicole Welch

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, PATH Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning

Licensed Physical Therapist

Nicole Duursema

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Speech Language Pathologist

Andrea Pascariello, M.A., CCC-SLP

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Property Caretaker

Jeri Ricupero

Gardener Extraordinaire

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Equine Caregiver

Allie Fusco

Equine Caregiver

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Instructor and Equine Specialist

Alyssa Carlone

PATH, Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

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Equine Caregiver

Samantha Oakes

Equine Caregiver

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Equine Caregiver

Megan Burg

Equine Caregiver

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